“We nurture each other’s special beauty by our loving actions. We all need to know we’re truly appreciated. …our fears of not being lovable can still haunt us at times.

“These fears are easily put to rest when we help someone else feel special. All it takes is a moment of thoughtfulness…

“Our Higher Power needs us to be emissaries of love in the world.”

I will help a friend blossom today and I will grow as well.

– “In God’s Care*: Daily Meditations on Spirituality in Recovery,” March 26
*As We Understand God

A new friend of mine came to visit today, and we spent several delightful hours getting more acquainted and learning about one another as we shared about experiences in relationships, travel, careers, and more. We expressed viewpoints on things of this world and things about other realms and Spirit. We were supportive of one another as concerns were expressed about aging, finances, and companionship. Due to my work experiences, I was able to provide some information that would perhaps help my friend as he navigates through some current career matters.

We didn’t agree on all matters, but were respectful. Both of us were candid, authentic, thoughtful, and kind. Each of our worlds were expanded by our time together. A smile, a hug, words of encouragement: each moment of thoughtfulness served to uplift the other.

Through such loving actions with whomever we encounter, we are serving as emissaries of Love and Spirit.